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Eye / Bacterial eye infection
  azithromycin SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
AZITHROMYCIN

PARENTERAL FORMULATION IS FOR HOSPITAL PRESCRIBING ONLY

  Oral suspension
Azithromycin (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Zithromax (Pfizer Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Azyter (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  cefuroxime HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Oral suspension
Zinnat (Sandoz Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  Powder for solution for injection
Aprokam (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  chloramphenicol FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Powder for solution for injection
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Ear drops
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary) NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
Eykappo (Aspire Pharma Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Eye ointment
Chloramphenicol (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  ciprofloxacin FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Infusion
Ciprofloxacin (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Solution for infusion
Ciprofloxacin (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Ciloxan (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  fusidic acid FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Oral suspension
Fucidin (LEO Pharma) NON-FORMULARY
  Powder and solvent for solution for infusion
Fusidic acid (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  gentamicin FORMULARY PRODUCT
SHARED CARE

NEBULISED GENTAMICIN for the management of lung infection in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis is SHARED CARE.

  Infusion
Gentamicin (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  levofloxacin HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Infusion
Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Solution for infusion
Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Oftaquix (Santen UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  moxifloxacin SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Moxivig (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  ofloxacin SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Exocin (AbbVie Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  propamidine isetionate NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC conjunctivitis

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of conjunctivitis should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye drops
Brolene (Thornton & Ross Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  tobramycin SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with Shared Care Guidelines NICE TA276
NOTE FOR SHARED CARE

NEBULISED TOBRAMYCIN Solution for the management of Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis is SHARED CARE

  Solution for injection
Tobramycin (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Eye / Ophthalmic herpes simplex
  aciclovir NON-FORMULARY
  Oral suspension
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary) NON-FORMULARY
Zovirax (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  Solution for infusion
Aciclovir (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  ganciclovir HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Powder for solution for infusion
Ganciclovir (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Cymevene (Neon Healthcare Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye gel
Virgan (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Eye / Allergic conjunctivitis
  antazoline with xylometazoline
  Eye drops
Otrivine Antistin (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  azelastine hydrochloride FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Eye drops
Optilast (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  Spray
Rhinolast (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  diclofenac sodium
  Solution for injection
Akis (Flynn Pharma Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Voltarol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  epinastine hydrochloride NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Relestat (AbbVie Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  ketotifen NON-FORMULARY
  Oral solution
Zaditen (CD Pharma Srl) NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Ketofall (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
Zaditen (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  lodoxamide NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Alomide (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  olopatadine NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Opatanol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  sodium cromoglicate FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Eye drops
Sodium cromoglicate (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
Catacrom (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
Opticrom (Thornton & Ross Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
Eye / Inflammatory eye conditions
  adalimumab HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA187
NICE TA329
NICE TA199
NICE TA195
NICE TA375
NICE TA715
NICE TA383
NICE TA392
NICE TA146
NICE TA460
  Solution for injection
Humira (AbbVie Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  betamethasone FORMULARY PRODUCT
  ciclosporin SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines NICE TA369
CICLOSPORIN (NEORAL)

Ciclosporin (Neoral) is HOSPITAL ONLY for renal transplant patients and severe resistant childhood psoriasis and atopic eczema

  Oral solution
Neoral (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Sandimmun (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Solution for infusion
Sandimmun (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Ikervis (Santen UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  dexamethasone FORMULARY PRODUCT NICE TA229
NICE TA824
NICE TA460
  Solution for injection
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
Dexafree (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
Dropodex (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
Maxidex (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  fluorometholone SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
FML Liquifilm (AbbVie Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  nepafenac HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Nevanac (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  prednisolone FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Eye drops
Prednisolone (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
Pred Forte (AbbVie Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
Eye / Anterior uveitis
  atropine sulfate SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Solution for injection
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  cyclopentolate hydrochloride SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Mydrilate (Esteve Pharmaceuticals Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  homatropine hydrobromide NON-FORMULARY
Eye / Eye procedures
  acetylcholine chloride HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  apraclonidine HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Note on Amber Formulary

AMBER DRUG: should be initiated in hospital OR can be  prescribed in primary care got glaucoma or ocular hypertension  if recommended by specialist based on clinical letter.

Clinical letter should detail clinical  assessment and any follow up review by specialist.  

  Eye drops
Iopidine (Essential Pharma Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  atropine sulfate HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Solution for injection
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Atropine sulfate (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  cyclopentolate hydrochloride SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Cyclopentolate hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Mydrilate (Esteve Pharmaceuticals Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  fluorescein sodium SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Fluorescein sodium (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  lidocaine hydrochloride HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Local Anaesthesia

All medicinal formulations are formulary EXCEPT plasters which are not licensed.

Lidocaine Medicated Plasters

As per the national recommendations from the 2017 consultation on Medicines of Limited Value, Lidocaine Medicated Plasters are HOSPITAL ONLY.

EXCEPT for post herpetic neuralgia (PHN) only for which they are AMBER

  phenylephrine hydrochloride SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  povidone-iodine HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Povidone-iodine (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  tropicamide HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Tropicamide (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Mydriacyl (Alcon Eye Care UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  tropicamide with phenylephrine and lidocaine HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Mydrane for Mydrasis and intraocular anaesthesia during cataract surgery

Addition to BHRUT formulary, already on Barts formulary

Eye / Post-operative pain and inflammation
  bromfenac HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Yellox (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  diclofenac sodium
  Solution for injection
Akis (Flynn Pharma Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Voltarol (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  flurbiprofen NON-FORMULARY
  ketorolac trometamol HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Solution for injection
Ketorolac trometamol (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Toradol (Atnahs Pharma UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  loteprednol etabonate SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Lotemax (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Eye / Glaucoma and ocular hypertension
  acetazolamide SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Modified-release capsule
Diamox SR (Advanz Pharma) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Powder for solution for injection
Diamox (Advanz Pharma) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  apraclonidine SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Note on Amber Formulary

AMBER DRUG: should be initiated in hospital OR can be  prescribed in primary care got glaucoma or ocular hypertension  if recommended by specialist based on clinical letter.

Clinical letter should detail clinical  assessment and any follow up review by specialist.  

  Eye drops
Iopidine (Essential Pharma Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  betaxolol SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Betaxolol (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Betoptic (Immedica Pharma AB) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  bimatoprost SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Bimatoprost (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Eyreida (Aspire Pharma Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
Lumigan (AbbVie Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  brimonidine tartrate SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Brimonidine tartrate (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Alphagan (AbbVie Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  brinzolamide SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Brinzolamide (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Azopt (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  dorzolamide SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Dorzolamide (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Eydelto (Aspire Pharma Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
Trusopt (Santen UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  latanoprost SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Latanoprost (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Monopost (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Xalatan (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  levobunolol hydrochloride SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Betagan (AbbVie Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
  pilocarpine HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Pilocarpine (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  tafluprost SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Tafluprost (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Saflutan (Santen UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  timolol maleate NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Timolol maleate (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  travoprost SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Eye drops
Travoprost (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Travatan (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
Eye / Retinopathy of prematurity
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA298
NICE TA283
NICE TA274
NICE TA155
Eye / Vitreomacular traction
  ocriplasmin [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA297
Eye / Diabetic retinopathy
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA298
NICE TA283
NICE TA274
NICE TA155
Eye / Macular oedema
  aflibercept [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA294
NICE TA305
NICE TA346
NICE TA409
NICE TA486
NICE TA307
  Solution for injection
Eylea (Bayer Plc) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Solution for infusion
Zaltrap (Sanofi) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  dexamethasone HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA229
NICE TA824
NICE TA460
  Solution for injection
Dexamethasone (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  fluocinolone acetonide HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA301
NICE TA613
NICE TA590
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA298
NICE TA283
NICE TA274
NICE TA155
  Solution for injection
Lucentis (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Eye / Macular degeneration
  aflibercept [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA294
NICE TA305
NICE TA346
NICE TA409
NICE TA486
NICE TA307
  Solution for injection
Eylea (Bayer Plc) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Solution for infusion
Zaltrap (Sanofi) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  ranibizumab [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING NICE TA298
NICE TA283
NICE TA274
NICE TA155
  Solution for injection
Lucentis (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  verteporfin [Specialist drug] HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Eye / Dry eye conditions
  acetylcysteine SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  Solution for infusion
Acetylcysteine (Non-proprietary) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
Parvolex (Phoenix Labs Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Ilube (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  carbomers FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye drops
Carbomers (Non-proprietary) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Artelac Nighttime (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Clinitas Carbomer (Altacor Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

GelTears (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Lumecare Long Lasting (Medicom Healthcare Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Viscotears (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Xailin (Visufarma UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye gel
Liquivisc (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  carmellose sodium FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye drops
Carmellose sodium (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Carmize (Aspire Pharma Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Cellusan (Farmigea S.p.A.) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Celluvisc (AbbVie Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Lumecare (Medicom Healthcare Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Optho-Lique (Essential-Healthcare Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Optive (Allergan Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Optive Plus (Allergan Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Xailin Fresh (Visufarma UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  hydroxyethylcellulose NON-FORMULARY
  Eye drops
Hydroxyethylcellulose (Non-proprietary) NON-FORMULARY
  hypromellose FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye drops
Hypromellose (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Artelac (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Hydromoor (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Tear-Lac (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  paraffin, yellow, soft FORMULARY PRODUCT
  Eye ointment
Paraffin, yellow, soft (Non-proprietary) FORMULARY PRODUCT
  pilocarpine HOSPITAL ONLY PRESCRIBING
  Eye drops
Pilocarpine (Non-proprietary) SPECIALIST INITIATED- Primary care to continue with no Shared Care Guidelines
  polyvinyl alcohol FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye drops
Liquifilm Tears (Allergan Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Refresh Ophthalmic (Allergan Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Sno Tears (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  sodium chloride FORMULARY PRODUCT
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  sodium hyaluronate NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye drops
Sodium hyaluronate (Non-proprietary) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Artelac Rebalance (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Artelac Splash (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Blink Intensive (AMO UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Clinitas (Altacor Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Evolve HA (Medicom Healthcare Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Hy-Opti (Alissa Healthcare Research Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Hyabak (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Hycosan (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

HydraMed (Farmigea S.p.A.) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Hylo-Comod (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Ocusan (Agepha Pharma s.r.o.) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Optive Fusion (Allergan Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Oxyal (Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Vismed (TRB Chemidica (UK) Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

Xailin HA (Visufarma UK Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  Eye gel
Vismed (TRB Chemidica (UK) Ltd) NON-FORMULARY
NHSE OTC Dry Eyes

NHS England guidance for CCGs on prescribing of OTC products (Mar-18):

  • Prescription for treatment of dry/sore eyes should not be routinely offered - appropriate for self-care
  • Encourage good eyelid hygiene, avoidance of environmental factors, and use of OTC lubricant eye products

General exceptions listed in guidance include long-term conditions; complex illness; patient group not licensed for OTC product; exceptional circumstances based on clinician’s judgement. See guidance for full list.

  soybean oil NON-FORMULARY